In the 2008 presidential election, many voters decided against Senator John McCain and the GOP because of Bush era policies. This is an example of __________.
a. retrospective voting
b. progressive voting
c. prospective voting
d. a mandate
Question 2
If a traditionally conservative voter examines a candidate's past performance in office and decides to vote for a Democratic candidate rather than continuing to support the Republican candidate, what voting pattern does this exemplify?
a. retrospective
b. congressional
c. liberal
d. conservative